Indianapolis 500
Round 3 of 1956
Circuit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Country
USA
Date
May 30, 1956
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Flaherty N/A | Watson | 1 | 200 | 3:53:28.840 | 8 |
| 2 | Sam Hanks N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 13 | 200 | +20.450 | 6 |
| 3 | Don Freeland N/A | Phillips | 26 | 200 | +1:30.230 | 4 |
| 4 | Johnnie Parsons N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 6 | 200 | +3:25.690 | 3 |
| 5 | Dick Rathmann N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 4 | 200 | +4:21.810 | 2 |
| 6 | Bob Sweikert N/A | Kuzma | 10 | 200 | +5:35.050 | 0 |
| 7 | Bob Veith N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 23 | 200 | +6:25.630 | 0 |
| 8 | Rodger Ward N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 15 | 200 | +6:32.310 | 0 |
| 9 | Jimmy Reece N/A | Lesovsky | 21 | 200 | +6:38.310 | 0 |
| 10 | Cliff Griffith N/A | Stevens | 30 | 199 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 11 | Gene Hartley N/A | Kuzma | 22 | 196 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 12 | Fred Agabashian N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 7 | 196 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 13 | Bob Christie N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 196 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 14 | Al Keller N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 28 | 195 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 15 | Eddie Johnson N/A | Kuzma | 32 | 195 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 16 | Billy Garrett N/A | Kuzma | 29 | 194 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 17 | Duke Dinsmore N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 33 | 191 | +9 Laps | 0 |
| 18 | Pat O'Connor N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 3 | 187 | +13 Laps | 0 |
| 19 | Jimmy Bryan N/A | Kuzma | 19 | 185 | +15 Laps | 0 |
| 20 | Jim Rathmann N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 175 | Engine | 0 |
| 21 | Johnnie Tolan N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 31 | 173 | Engine | 0 |
| 22 | Tony Bettenhausen N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 160 | Accident | 0 |
| 23 | Ed Elisian N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 160 | Brakes | 0 |
| 23 | Eddie Russo N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 160 | Brakes | 0 |
| 24 | Jimmy Daywalt N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 16 | 134 | Accident | 0 |
| 25 | Jack Turner N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 24 | 131 | Engine | 0 |
| 26 | Keith Andrews N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 20 | 94 | Transmission | 0 |
| 27 | Andy Linden N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 90 | Oil leak | 0 |
| 28 | Al Herman N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 27 | 74 | Accident | 0 |
| 29 | Ray Crawford N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 17 | 49 | Accident | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1956 Indianapolis 500 took place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in USA. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
30 drivers completed the race, with Pat Flaherty taking the victory.